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181. Re: Torque Specs (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 2 May 1999 21:48:47 -0700 (PDT); I know there is no torque spec for the U-bolt nuts, you are compressing the rubber pads, so use some good jusdgement and recheck it after a couple of weeks. For the other nuts, I would just use your; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00034.html (7,700 bytes)
182. Re: HELP PLEASE from the engine buffs. (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 11:22:03 -0700 (PDT); "How to hot-rod your 1275" or something like that by Des Hammill is a good book too, even though he builds race engine so he uses tighter tolerances on some things and is very anal about everything.; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00046.html (10,245 bytes)
183. Re: I hate meeces to pieces (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 16:35:46 -0700 (PDT); Oh come on, other people find their hydraulic system empty and the fluid an the ground, clutch plates rusted to flywheels, and mildew covering the interior and you complain about having to clean you; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00070.html (9,887 bytes)
184. Re: Missing Balls.... (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 09:21:11 -0700 (PDT); Rear seal? engine seal or transmission seal? Could you elaborate? Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|__ ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/... '67 Sprite '74 X1/9; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00112.html (9,344 bytes)
185. Re: No respect for rubber (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 09:26:26 -0700 (PDT); That brings back memories of my head under the hood of a Mini at 5000rpm, I was trying to see where a certain noise came from, when faster than I could comprehend, my scarf got cought in the belt! Lu; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00113.html (10,083 bytes)
186. Re: No respect for rubber (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 11:35:02 -0700 (PDT); are calling me stupid?!!! I ALWAYS untie my scarf before entering an engine compartment! Ulix (head still screwed on, but not necessarily straight) Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|__ ..........................; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00119.html (11,764 bytes)
187. Re: Straps For Luggage Rack (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 11:40:33 -0700 (PDT); been there done that. Long distance relationship, airport pickup, Spridget. If you remove the spare tire, you'd be surprised how big a suitcase actually fits in the trunk. But of course you can't kn; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00120.html (9,372 bytes)
188. Re: Straps For Luggage Rack (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 13:04:09 -0700 (PDT); I am not sure, for they can be quite painful. But if it's a gift from his long-distance girlfriend, how could he refuse? Ulix (changed mine for a taller one recently!) Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|__ ......; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00138.html (10,878 bytes)
189. RE: Poor Compression (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 13:08:32 -0700 (PDT); 'cause that's what the instructions say :) A closed throttle impedes the flow of air into the engine and creates a partial vacuum in the cylinder before the compression stroke. This reduces the press; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00139.html (11,742 bytes)
190. Re: Needle Selection for SU (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 08:04:50 -0700 (PDT); have you considered using an Air/Fuel ratio gauge? It connects to a generic O2 sensor that you add to your exhaust system. The gauge is $30 from Summit Racing and will show you rich/lean conditions; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00174.html (8,350 bytes)
191. Re: Heater Control Valves (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 14:30:32 -0700 (PDT); I read it in "How to modify the Spridget" or whatever it is called by Daniel Stapelton and have repeated it here often. I don't know if he had a good source for it or had just "heard it somewhere". U; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00201.html (9,431 bytes)
192. Re: Midget Sway Bar Locator Pairs?, and Valve definition (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 16:36:07 -0700 (PDT); Michael, it doesn't matter on which side you mount the locators, they will do exactly the same thing either way. As to the distance, I would leave a small clearance between them and the bushings. The; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00207.html (9,411 bytes)
193. Re: 72 Fuel Pump (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 09:07:21 -0700 (PDT); No, I think it is a generic replacement pump. When you turn on the ignition, does it ever stop clicking or does it just keep on going? It should, but you could just get another generic pump at Napa.; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00227.html (9,029 bytes)
194. Re: Installing the pistons - all better now... (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 10:15:47 -0700 (PDT); Several listers have told me that I probably hadn't installed the engine plate yet and that that made the cam stick out. Bingo! :-) I asked David Anton about endfloat, he recommended 4-5 thou. I inst; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00230.html (8,654 bytes)
195. Re: Brakes / no brakes (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 14:24:28 -0700 (PDT); when the brake pedal goes to the floor, can you "pump it up"? I could think of air in the system and out of round drums or disks or loose wheel bearings. Ulix Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|__ ...............; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00247.html (8,846 bytes)
196. Re: Commemorative Cars (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 14:31:25 -0700 (PDT); The $30k Lotus Elise is not sold here unfortunately, but they are now selling a race-only version over here. $50k - ouch. And not street legal. But if you really wanted it, you could somehow registe; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00250.html (9,052 bytes)
197. Re: Brakes / no brakes (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 15:08:40 -0700 (PDT); Yes, but it would have to be a lot of runout to cause the pedal to go to the floor I think. Ulix Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|__ ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/... '67; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00253.html (9,012 bytes)
198. Re: My interior is back (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 20:34:51 -0700 (PDT); What's a tuck'n'roll? New dance craze? Ulix __/__,__ ___/__|__ ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/... '67 Sprite '74 X1/9; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00270.html (8,198 bytes)
199. Re: wheels (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 21:37:20 -0700 (PDT); what do mean by driveability? On the wire car, spokes were busted so the wheels flexed. You don't have that problem with your wheels. You will notice if you go with sportier tires. A lower and wider; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00275.html (8,460 bytes)
200. Re: shock conversions (score: 1): Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 6 May 1999 21:42:11 -0700 (PDT); the first thing to do is to bring your stock suspension up to tip top shape. Especially the front suspension wears a lot and mght be more work to fix than you think. Stiffer lever shocks are availab; /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00277.html (8,367 bytes)

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